British Museum Bans Photography of Bayeux Tapestry to Keep Lines Moving
“Our priority is to ensure that all visitors have the best experience possible,” the museum said about the hottest ticket in London.
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FlyDubai Passenger Who Helped Subdue Pilot Describes Stabbing Attack in Cockpit
A passenger on a flight to Tel Aviv on Wednesday said he watched in horror as the plane’s pilots tumbled out of the cockpit, locked in a bloody brawl.
The Doctor Pressuring African Leaders to Own the Ebola Response
International agencies and foreign donors have long driven campaigns to defeat diseases like Ebola. Dr. Jean Kaseya, the head of the Africa C.D.C., wants to change that.
Ayesha Omar challenges misconceptions about feminism, highlights violence against women
Actor shares cases from Pakistan, India and US while calling for greater accountability around violence against women Actor and activist Ayesha Omar has challenged the idea that feminism is synonymous with hatred of men, using a series of Instagram posts to highlight cases of violence against women in Pakistan, India and the United States. “Why … Read more
US F-16 crashes at Spangdahlem air base in Germany
A US Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon of the 52nd Fighter Wing based at Spangdahlem. PHOTO:WIKIMEDIA COMMONS A US F-16 fighter jet crashed on Tuesday near Spangdahlem Air Base in western Germany, military authorities said in a statement. The jet, assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing, went down at about 2:30pm local time (1230GMT), according … Read more
Israel and Saudi Arabia don’t have formal ties, but Israelis have occasionally landed there.
Israel and Saudi Arabia don’t have formal ties, but Israelis have occasionally landed there.
‘NAZA’ Review: Intimate Interviews About War’s Human Costs
The haunting documentary, by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, interviews anonymous Israeli intelligence officers and soldiers as they recount their military actions in Gaza.
After Two Decades, U.S. Forces Leave Iraq to an Uncertain Future
Some Iraqis are celebrating the end of an American military presence that unleashed waves of bloodshed. Others fear what happens next for their country, trapped between Washington and Tehran.
Trump Bars Some South Africans Over Claims of Anti-White Discrimination
Washington says South Africa has not done anything to fix what President Trump sees as discrimination. South Africa’s president has called Mr. Trump’s policies racist.
The Alejandro Mario Yllanes Paintings Saved From a Dumpster
Alejandro Mario Yllanes, a self-taught Bolivian painter, made searingly political works championed by Diego Rivera. Their journey to major museums is a 50-year saga full of mysteries.